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British Thought Leaders features in-depth conversations on issues that affect and shape our society and culture, giving a voice to those marginalised by legacy media. Hosted by NTD UK’s News Director Lee Hall.

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The Case for Traditional Education: Helping Children Thrive | Katharine Birbalsingh

How We've Created a Mental Health Crisis Amongst Our Children | Lucy Beney

How European Elites Are Silencing Dissent and Replacing Voters | Jacob Reynolds

Facial Recognition and Fragile Selves: Timandra Harkness on People and Technology

They Don't Care for Debate–Our Freedoms are at Stake | David Frost

Falun Gong and China's Largest Civil Disobedience Movement | Levi Browde

The Climate Crisis Is Over—It's Time to End Net Zero | Matt Ridley

How Lockdowns Broke Britain: Molly Kingsley Exposes the Fallout

The Problem With British Schools | Joe Nutt

Our Future Depends on Cherishing Life and Family | Lois McLatchie Miller

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A former prison governor, professor Ian Acheson, paints a grim picture of the UK's prison system, highlighting issues that have contributed to a sharp rise in erroneous prisoner releases in recent months.

He attributes chronic understaffing to low pay and poor working conditions, leaving jails reliant on inexperienced officers who are vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic and influential inmates.

Acheson warns that authorities have failed to counter the growing threat of drones smuggling contraband—primarily illegal drugs—into prisons, raising fears that dangerous weapons or even explosives could follow.

Finally, he describes Islamist radicalisation in jails as a serious and escalating problem that remains inadequately addressed.

In this vital episode, Acheson gives us the inside story of Britain's prisons and proposes practical solutions to avert the total collapse of a system teetering on the brink.
<p class="p2"><em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of NTD.</em></p>

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Former Governor Exposes Britain's Prison Crisis | Ian Acheson